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Caniff parking lot repaving is moving along

Caniff parking lot repaving is moving along

  By Charles Sercombe Halfway done. The Caniff city parking lot received its first layer of asphalt paving on Monday, after about a month’s worth of work to remove the…

Summer adventures at Hamtramck Public Schools

Summer adventures at Hamtramck Public Schools

(Editor’s note: The school year is about the end, but that doesn’t mean your child’s education can take the summer off. The Hamtramck Public School District is offering a number…

Get ready to dish out more money to park in the business district

Get ready to dish out more money to park in the business district

  By Charles Sercombe Better save up your quarters if you plan to park in the city’s Jos. Campau business district. Actually, make that dollars – lots of them. New…

No protest this time around

By Charles Sercombe For the first time ever, Hamtramck city officials recognized June as “Hamtramck Pride Month.” Last week, the city council unanimously – and without comment — approved a…

Retired detective’s claim of self-defense in shooting holds up

Retired detective’s claim of self-defense in shooting holds up

  By Charles Sercombe In a rare move on a district court level, a Shelby Twp. District Court judge dismissed charges against a retired Hamtramck detective who had shot and…

We’re not going quackers, there is a goose on the loose

We’re not going quackers, there is a goose on the loose

  By Charles Sercombe Anyone missing a goose? It’s not often Hamtramck attracts critters of a different feather, but on Friday afternoon, this goose was spotted strutting around the city…

Protesters rally in support of Palestinians over Israeli bombings

Protesters rally in support of Palestinians over Israeli bombings

    By Charles Sercombe About 50 people gathered on Saturday afternoon at Zussman Park to protest the ongoing clashes between Israel and Palestinians. While there is a cease fire…

Another arrest in homicide

Another arrest in homicide

  By Charles Sercombe A second Detroit man has been charged in the recent shooting death that happened on Conant Ave. Nathaniel Smith, 31, is being charged with accessory after…

Documentary on Hamtramck to air on PBS, May 25

Documentary on Hamtramck to air on PBS, May 25

  By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is no stranger when it comes to movie-making and documentaries. The city has played either a starring role or as a background for many Hollywood…

Is Hamtramck coming closer to looking like a suburb?

Is Hamtramck coming closer to looking like a suburb?

  By Charles Sercombe Culture clashes in Hamtramck are not unheard of. But this time we’re not talking about ethnic differences, although that does have bearing on the issues coming…